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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.93, 12,193.67 and 4,857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.93, 12,193.67 and 4,857.16 is: 6,702.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.93 : 12,193.67 = 4,857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.93/12,193.67 = 4,857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.93x = 12,193.67 × 4,857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.93x = 59,226,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,226,551.41/8,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,702.92

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